Bruce Willis, legendary United State actor and filmmaker, is retiring from the art after being diagnosed with aphasia.
Aphasia is language disorder which affects a person’s ability to communicate effectively.
Rumer, her daughter, broke the news in a statement shared via her Instagram page on Wednesday.
Rumer said the condition has taken a toll on the actor’s cognitive abilities, adding that it also informed her father’s decision to step away “from the career that has meant so much to him.”
She said, “To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities.
“As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him. This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support.
“We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him. As Bruce always says, ‘Live it up’ and together we plan to do just that. Love, Emma, Demi, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, & Evelyn.”
Willis started his acting career in the 1970s and came into the limelight after playing the lead role in ‘Moonlighting’, a popular TV series between 1985 and 1989.